Shelfwarmers? Who's fault is it? Discussion

[SkyWarp91]

Time to resurrect the thread now that DOTM toys have come out.

Just went to a Target that stocked about 20+ Stealth Force Bumblebees that transformed into the car/battle mode for $50!! Had electronics, but at that price I don't see it selling well.

What DOTM toys do you think will end up as Shelfwarmers?

I reckon considering the huge inflation of the price for Commanders they may become shelfwarmers as well

[Hursticon]

What DOTM toys do you think will end up as Shelfwarmers?

IMO, the lot.
Seriously, by comparison (And Retrospect) the ROTF figures had it all over this new range - The only thing I reckon this range has over the previous is the playsets.

[5FDP]

IMO, the lot.
Seriously, by comparison (And Retrospect) the ROTF figures had it all over this new range - The only thing I reckon this range has over the previous is the playsets.

Completely agree with you there Hursti. So far I've only picked up Commander Sentinel Prime and I can't see myself spending any more cash on what I have seen so far. If there is a positive from this, I am going to save money for a change.

[gdmetro]

I think there will always be 1 or 2 rare figs... but as with other movie toys... will be plenty to go around.

The rest will shelfwarm...

I see bajillion dlx bbees....

[SkyWarp91]

If all of them shelfwarm the chances of getting later waves.... DAMN IT

[tinyJazz]

If all of them shelfwarm the chances of getting later waves.... DAMN IT

Better get those preorders in!

[GoktimusPrime]

I think the engineering of the toys have gotten better in DotM. Also, I think we should wait till after the movie comes out before accurately judging what the shelf warmers will be.

In general, a carded toy can be on shelves for 1 year, and boxed toys on shelves for 2 years -- any much longer than that and they're in shelfwarming territory.

[LordCyrusOmega]

Judging by the amount of stock on the shelves there could be a lot of shelfwarming. Why can't they get in less and restock more reguarly rather then filling an aisle from top to bottom?

[Sky Shadow]

Shelfwarmers? Who's fault is it?

It's your fault SkyWarp91!

Seriously though, I actually believe DOTM is the strongest of the three movie lines so far. The toys are far less ugly than those from the previous films, Cyberverse is a strong idea (albeit a not-so-well executed one), and its development of the Human Alliance portion of the franchise is inspired. Any shelfwarming will be the fault of the people who set the prices too high (so high that I've bought four DOTM toys online so far which - even after shipping - were cheaper than RRP.

[GoktimusPrime]

Judging by the amount of stock on the shelves there could be a lot of shelfwarming. Why can't they get in less and restock more reguarly rather then filling an aisle from top to bottom?

I'd say they're preparing for the movie. Once that comes then the toys should start moving faster. But I'm not complaining -- gives me time to acquire them in the meantime now without having to compete with other people afterwards when DotM makes Transformers "flavour of the month".

Seriously though, I actually believe DOTM is the strongest of the three movie lines so far. The toys are far less ugly than those from the previous films, Cyberverse is a strong idea (albeit a not-so-well executed one), and its development of the Human Alliance portion of the franchise is inspired. Any shelfwarming will be the fault of the people who set the prices too high (so high that I've bought four DOTM toys online so far which - even after shipping - were cheaper than RRP.

+1. Overall I think the engineering in DotM is better than TF1 and RotF. It feels a lot less rushed and half-bummed than previous movie lines. There are a few lemons like Deluxe Skids, and Deluxe Sideswipe's pretty ordinary... but on the whole I'm finding DotM toys to be pretty awesome. However I also agree that the pricing of some of the figures is pretty rich... though the good but pricey figures might start moving when stores put them on sale.